What's rule on lunch breaks for 12-hour shift?
Quick ReadShould a worker get two paid lunch breaks for a 12-hour day?
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Carrie Mason-Draffen
Carrie Mason-Draffen Mason-Draffen, a business reporter, writes a column about workplace issues.
DEAR CARRIE: If someone works a 12-hour shift, how many lunch breaks is that person entitled to? I thought that after five hours, a worker was entitled to a half-hour paid lunch break. If that is so, should that worker get two paid lunch breaks for a 12-hour day? -- More Breaks
DEAR MORE BREAKS: The law isn't that generous. Your company would have to give you at least a half-hour meal break...
